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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Starmer announced early that Reform UK was Labour’s main electoral threat, elevating the upstart hard-right party – which won just five seats in Parliament in the 2024 election – to the de facto opposition.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Too much time is devoted to elevating one-note supporting characters and their incidental solo missions, and too little time is given to the star attraction, the man from outer space, the guy with a face worthy of comparing to the Mona Lisa.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The timing couldn’t be worse as AI is already transforming good entry-level jobs and elevating the importance of prior work experience.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Bakuchiol, a popular retinol alternative and anti-aging multitasker, adds an extra boost to skin by elevating collagen production and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
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Erika Reals,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Hot temperatures and wind gusts are elevating wildfire risks in parts of Southwest Idaho and the south-central part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
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Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Starmer announced early that Reform UK was Labour’s main electoral threat, elevating the upstart hard-right party – which won just five seats in Parliament in the 2024 election – to the de facto opposition.
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Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Too much time is devoted to elevating one-note supporting characters and their incidental solo missions, and too little time is given to the star attraction, the man from outer space, the guy with a face worthy of comparing to the Mona Lisa.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
The timing couldn’t be worse as AI is already transforming good entry-level jobs and elevating the importance of prior work experience.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Bakuchiol, a popular retinol alternative and anti-aging multitasker, adds an extra boost to skin by elevating collagen production and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Hot temperatures and wind gusts are elevating wildfire risks in parts of Southwest Idaho and the south-central part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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The report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California analyzed 2023-24 traffic stop data and found that Sacramento police disproportionately stopped Black drivers, often for minor vehicle equipment or non-moving violations.
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Domingo nails it and is very moving.
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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.
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Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty.
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.
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For athletes like Henderson, the whole experience of the games is uplifting.
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In Maison Margiela's Replica Coffee Break, coffee lends the eau de toilette a bright, uplifting quality, while notes of red apple, lemon, lavender, and milk mousse keep it from smelling like a straight shot of espresso.
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The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
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The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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